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The Star
14 hours ago
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- The Star
Over 1,000 slaughter permits for Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department has issued 1,056 Permit Sembelihan Luar (PSL), which are permits to slaughter animals outside an approved slaughterhouse, throughout the state in conjunction with this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha. Its director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab said the PSL application started on May 21 and ended on Thursday. 'The PSL involves a total number of animals to be sacrificed, namely 3,363 cows, 19 buffaloes, 777 goats, 56 sheep and five camels in five districts in Penang,' she told Bernama. Saira Banu added that the approval was granted under the Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules 2009. She reminded those involved in the implementation of the sacrificial ritual to always comply with the law. Saira Banu said the important aspects that need to be adhered to include all outdoor slaughtering must have a valid permit from the state department, the slaughtering process must be carried out in a clean area, have good drainage facilities and does not disturb public order. Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha today.
New Straits Times
a day ago
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- New Straits Times
Penang DVS approves 1,056 outdoor slaughter permits for Aidiladha
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has approved 1,056 outdoor slaughter permits (PSL) for Hari Raya Aidiladha this year. Penang DVS director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab said the approvals were in accordance with the Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules 2009, which allow animal slaughter outside of licensed abattoirs for religious and customary purposes. "We opened PSL applications from May 21 to yesterday in all five districts in the state. "Seberang Prai Tengah recorded the highest number of permits approved at 375, followed by Seberang Prai Utara at 288, Seberang Prai Selatan at 170, Southwest at 130 and Northeast at 93," she said today. Dr Saira Banu said some 4,220 livestock would be slaughtered for this year's ibadah korban. Of the total livestock, 3,363 are cattle, 777 are goats, 19 are buffaloes, 56 are sheep and five are camels. She said Seberang Prai Tengah recorded the highest number of animals for slaughter at 1,339. She said the Northeast district recorded the highest number of goats for slaughter at 293, as well as five camels. Dr reminded all parties involved to comply with regulations to ensure animal welfare and public hygiene. "Important rules to follow include ensuring the slaughter is carried out by Muslims who are competent and have written authorisation and that the slaughtering site is clean, has proper drainage and does not disturb public peace." She said all animals would undergo ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections by qualified veterinary officers. "Any animal found to be sick or not fit according to Islamic law and veterinary standards will not be allowed to be slaughtered."
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Aidiladha: Penang JPV issues 1,056 outside slaughter permits this year
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPV) has issued 1,056 Permit Sembelihan Luar (PSL), which are permits to slaughter animals outside an approved slaughterhouse, throughout the state in conjunction with this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha, Its director, Dr. Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, said that the PSL application which started on May 21 and ended yesterday was due to the festival and sacrificial worship tomorrow (June 7). 'The PSL involves a total number of animals to be sacrificed, namely 3,363 cows, 19 buffaloes, 777 goats, 56 sheep, and five camels in five districts in Penang,' she said when contacted by Bernama today. She also said that the permission was granted under the Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules 2009, and therefore the Penang JPV reminds all parties involved in the implementation of the sacrificial ritual to always comply with all the provisions of the law. Saira Banu said that the important things that need to be adhered to include all outdoor slaughtering must have a valid permit from the state JPV, the slaughtering process must be carried out in a clean area, have good drainage facilities, and does not disturb public order. Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha tomorrow.
The Sun
a day ago
- General
- The Sun
Penang issues 1,056 outdoor slaughter permits for Aidiladha
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPV) has issued 1,056 Permit Sembelihan Luar (PSL), which are permits to slaughter animals outside an approved slaughterhouse, throughout the state in conjunction with this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha, Its director, Dr. Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, said that the PSL application which started on May 21 and ended yesterday was due to the festival and sacrificial worship tomorrow (June 7). 'The PSL involves a total number of animals to be sacrificed, namely 3,363 cows, 19 buffaloes, 777 goats, 56 sheep, and five camels in five districts in Penang,' she said when contacted by Bernama today. She also said that the permission was granted under the Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules 2009, and therefore the Penang JPV reminds all parties involved in the implementation of the sacrificial ritual to always comply with all the provisions of the law. Saira Banu said that the important things that need to be adhered to include all outdoor slaughtering must have a valid permit from the state JPV, the slaughtering process must be carried out in a clean area, have good drainage facilities, and does not disturb public order. Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha tomorrow.
